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HASTINGS HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting of July 16, 2019
Held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall
I. Quorum: Martin, Goderstad, Toppin, Ragan-Scully, Sovik-Siemens, and Simacek
Absent: Smith
Staff: Justin Fortney, City Planner
Chair Martin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
II. Minutes: May 21, 2019
Motion by Goderstad for approval, seconded by Sovik-Siemens; motion approved 6-
0.
III. Information and Reports
A. 205 7th Street New fence panel and Awning roof awning cover. Fortney presented
the application.
Rita Dahl, applicant, said she had to remove some dying pine trees and now it is
apparent there are missing fence panels. She added that taking the awing fabric down
and up along with yearly cleaning had become problematic since her neighbor does
not want her on his property.
Motion by Goderstad for approval, seconded by Ragan-Scully; motion approved 6-0.
B. 112 2nd St E – New window sign. Fortney presented the staff report.
Kathy confirmed that the window sign would only need a permit and review if the
sign were on the outside of the glass. Fortney said yes, but it’s rarely placed inside the
window due to poor visibility.
Motion by Toppin for approval, seconded by Simacek; motion approved 6-0.
C. 200 and 202 7th St E – wood and window repair (staff approved)
D. 521 Tyler St – Replace part of foundation (staff approved)
E. 719 Vermillion St – Reproduce doors (staff approved)
F. 706 Vermillion St – Re-side, doors, and windows on garage (Committee
Approved)
II. Business
A. Discuss the OHDS District Design Guidelines
Commissioner discussed the issues with the current guidelines for the OHDS district
which include to bulk and density requirements, the ordinance is confusing due to the
number of tables and the information on minor details. They said as they do many
reviews per year they would be well suited for assisting in the review process. The
commissioners wanted staff to continue to review Similar OHDS type regulations and
report back later this summer.
B. Century Home Application Review – 409 7th St W
Fortney explained the application and recommended approval since the home
maintains good character and based on the research provided, is over 100-years old.
Motion by Sovik-Siemens for approval, seconded by Ragan-Scully, motion approved 6-0.
IV. Adjourn.
Motion by Goderstad, second by Toppin to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 pm; motion
approved 6-0.
Respectfully Submitted
Justin Fortney